Epiphany - "a sudden realization--a flash of recognition in which someone or something is seen in a new light." That's one possible definition, though highly personal and subjective. A Christian Feast then? Yes, but for good reason. First of all...
...its a celebration of God making his salvation known to the whole world, the Magi's visit both partial fulfillment of the promise to Abraham and all the prophets, and a dramatic prophecy of what history will look like at the end: "All nations will come and worship." Secondly...
Epiphany isn't about our capacity to perceive God without his aid, but a confession of his grace opening our eyes to the reality of Christ. The Magi saw and worshipped; Herod saw, and was enraged. What is our response to the vision - the epiphany - of God's saving rule in Christ?
Adoration or Anger? With the Magi of old, “Come, let us worship and bow down and kneel before the Lord, our maker."
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